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14 February 2026
Region 14-02-2026 | 09:41
Iranian authorities have launched a sweeping nationwide crackdown after anti-government protests, arresting tens of thousands — including students, professionals, and minors — in widespread raids marked by detentions without due process and mounting casualty reports.
AI 13-02-2026 | 14:23
From Russian bans to European investigations, the app sparks debate over freedom of expression and online safety worldwide.
Lifestyle 13-02-2026 | 14:18
From likes to lavish gifts, explore whether love is measured publicly—or quietly, in the small gestures that truly matter.
Opinion 13-02-2026 | 14:17
As Lebanon marks 21 years since Rafic Hariri’s death, Saad Hariri’s influence and the power of Harirism face their biggest test yet.
Lebanon 13-02-2026 | 13:48
Derbas believes that if Hariri were alive today, he would not have accepted the building collapses happening in Tripoli and would have intervened directly — perhaps by establishing temporary shelters for residents, as he did in previous phases.
Opinion 13-02-2026 | 13:35
A businessman turned prime minister, Hariri’s journey from reconstruction to assassination changed Lebanon’s political landscape forever.
Middle East 13-02-2026 | 13:28
Early Friday morning, heavily armed Israeli units stormed the village and remain deployed, as similar operations unfolded in northern Quneitra, raising regional security concerns. 
Lebanon 12-02-2026 | 15:25
As UNIFIL’s mission nears its end, Italy signals new military role to bolster Lebanese stability and counter Hezbollah.
Business Tech 12-02-2026 | 13:43
Abu Dhabi posts 7.7% GDP growth in Q3 2025, with construction, logistics, finance, and energy leading the post-oil economic expansion and reinforcing the emirate’s diversification and resilience.
Opinion 12-02-2026 | 13:31
The formalities surrounding the seventh Trump–Netanyahu meeting in a year suggest that the U.S. president does not want to tie his Iran agenda entirely to Israel’s. 

Selected News

Lebanon 13-02-2026 | 14:13
Hariri’s vision went beyond buildings—he nurtured education, sports, and coexistence, ensuring his legacy resonates with every corner of Lebanon.
Lebanon 13-02-2026 | 14:12
What was the project Lebanon’s former Prime Minister, Rafic Hariri, carried? Why did it seem, at a moment of regional turmoil, like a counterpoint to the prevailing trends? And is it still viable today?
Lebanon 13-02-2026 | 13:59
Dr. Dawood El-Sayegh tells Annahar that Rafic Hariri was not just a political leader, but a symbol of trust at home and abroad - and that Lebanon’s crises might not have reached today’s depths had he lived.
Opinion 13-02-2026 | 13:41
Hezbollah's ongoing activity across the Lebanese-Syrian border pressures Lebanon and its army, further underscoring its negative role.
Opinion 13-02-2026 | 13:39
This external momentum is also linked to the national discussion on updating the autonomy proposal ordered by King Mohammed VI, considering the significant transformations Morocco has experienced since 2007, particularly following the 2011 constitutional reform and the 111.14 framework law on regional organization.
Middle East 12-02-2026 | 14:49
Amid U.S. pressure, Israeli threats, and domestic unrest, Tehran and Washington explore a fragile path from hostility to cautious calm. 
Lebanon 14-02-2026 | 12:55
Crowds brave rain from Beirut to Baalbek to honor the late Prime Minister, calling for unity, sovereignty, and Saad Hariri’s political return.
Region 14-02-2026 | 09:41
Iranian authorities have launched a sweeping nationwide crackdown after anti-government protests, arresting tens of thousands — including students, professionals, and minors — in widespread raids marked by detentions without due process and mounting casualty reports.
Opinion 13-02-2026 | 17:02
After months of deadly protests and international pressure, Tehran’s approach to negotiations with the United States reveals deep divides within Iranian society and the regime itself.
Lebanon 13-02-2026 | 14:13
Hariri’s vision went beyond buildings—he nurtured education, sports, and coexistence, ensuring his legacy resonates with every corner of Lebanon.

Opinion

Opinion 13-02-2026 | 17:02
After months of deadly protests and international pressure, Tehran’s approach to negotiations with the United States reveals deep divides within Iranian society and the regime itself.
Opinion 13-02-2026 | 15:34
Exploring three decades of political influence, economic reconstruction, and the challenges facing Saad Hariri as the movement’s future hangs in the balance.
Opinion 13-02-2026 | 14:21
From Oslo to today, Israeli policies have steadily undermined Palestinian authority, expanded settlements, and reshaped the West Bank’s political and demographic reality, leaving Palestinians with little control over their own land.
Opinion 13-02-2026 | 14:18
Amid stalled European diplomacy and escalating conflict, the UAE has emerged as a neutral yet influential platform, proving that even smaller powers can shape the course of major international crises.
Opinion 13-02-2026 | 14:17
As Lebanon marks 21 years since Rafic Hariri’s death, Saad Hariri’s influence and the power of Harirism face their biggest test yet.
Culture 13-02-2026 | 17:03
Dalal Abdel Qader keeps alive a centuries-old tradition, drumming through the streets before dawn and bringing joy, memories, and community spirit to Maadi every year.
Culture 13-02-2026 | 15:33
Every year before Ramadan, Tunisian families revive the age-old craft of polishing copper pots and utensils, blending heritage, skill, and flavor in kitchens across the country.
Lifestyle 13-02-2026 | 14:18
From likes to lavish gifts, explore whether love is measured publicly—or quietly, in the small gestures that truly matter.
Art 09-02-2026 | 16:33
Blending historical recordings and live performance, the Egyptian artist explores music, rituals, and stories from cultures around the world.
Sport 10-02-2026 | 13:51
British Crown Prince meets female football players in Riyadh and travels to AlUla as royal ties between London and Riyadh continue to deepen.
Sport 09-02-2026 | 16:30
With gyms destroyed and resources scarce, Palestinian children train amid tents and rubble, finding strength, discipline, and hope in the midst of war.
Football 06-02-2026 | 17:03
Real Madrid’s K5 masks track players’ endurance and aerobic capacity in real time, bringing high-tech training straight to the pitch.
Region 03-02-2026 | 14:15
Amini joins other athletes in standing against human rights abuses, refusing to wear the national jersey as tensions rise between Iran’s sports community and the regime. 
Sport 02-02-2026 | 14:45
A Ring and Sela-sponsored event this weekend registered the highest attendance for a boxing match in the modern history of Madison Square Garden.